Electronics Technician 3 - 100% Travel

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and technical training programs

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Technician 3 to support electronic security services, including installation and maintenance of systems across various settings. This role demands strong technical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work on multiple projects.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, an accredited program in electronics, and at least six years of relevant experience. Excellent problem-solving abilities and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance experience.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Conduct site surveys and configure hardware and software.
• Provide technical support to customers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program

Electrical Apprenticeship program

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About M.C. Dean

Mc. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, Mc. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Overview

We are seeking an Electronics Technician 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

Why Join Us?

• Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change.
• Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment.
• We are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

Executes various technical tasks and responsibilities within field operations. Performs on‑site installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment and systems. Ensures the functionality and reliability of various technologies. Key duties include conducting site surveys, configuring hardware and software, testing systems for proper operation, and providing technical support to customers. Field Technicians must possess strong problem‑solving skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

• Utilizes and comprehends project Safety plan (JHA, AHA, PFW), enforcing M.C. Dean handbook and policies.
• Participates in quality reviews of M.C. Dean design documentation, analyzing and interpreting drawing packages to evaluate constructability.
• Tracks project metrics and participates in weekly resource allocation meetings.
• Verifies correct charges in timesheets on projects.
• Executes installation and maintenance activities within planned durations, ensuring completion of detailed documentation.
• Tracks and inventories tools, conducts tool inspections, and organizes material ordering and receiving.
• Conducts daily ORM meetings, ensures team compliance with safety requirements, and completes accident/incident reporting.
• Participates in PITCO plan creation and build out, executing PITCO plan to ensure high‑quality testing and installation.
• Installs system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, enclosures, and panels, adhering to industry standards.
• Terminates, tests, and configures electronic devices, network and IT equipment.
• Manages base switch configurations, participates in configuration of servers and workstations, and troubleshoots programmable components.
• Ensures compliance with established QC plans and checklists, conducting quality control inspections and documenting findings.
• Installs and maintains field devices, terminates and tests system components, and troubleshoots copper and fiber optic issues.
• Leads commissioning efforts, tracks commissioning activities, and assists in representing M.C. Dean in meetings with owners and design teams.
• Communicates consistently with MC Dean project teams, other trades, and customers, demonstrating dedication and collaboration.
• Leads by example, provides constructive feedback, mentors crew members, and encourages strategic thinking and innovation.
• Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills, aligning with M.C. Dean's vision, mission, and values.
• Provides look ahead for assignment of manpower, material procurement/staging and resource planning.

Qualifications

This position requires the ability to travel up to 100%.

• Valid driver’s license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with our policy.

Education

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Electronics Technician program or from an Electrical Apprenticeship program.
• At least three (3) years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities.

Required Progressive Experience

• 6+ years of electronics installation and/or maintenance activities on multiple systems and with multiple customer programs.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (as above).

Preferred Qualifications

• Vendor certifications in multiple IDS, ACS and CCTV systems: CCURE, Lenel, Identiv/Hirsch Velocity, Bosch Radionics, Bosch CCTV, Bosch BVMS, AIphone Intercom Systems Airphone, FFT, DIVAR, Windows operating systems & certifications and experience in installation of these systems.
• 3 years experience focused in electronic security systems.
• OSHA 30 certification.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry‑leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, knels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possesses good vision (may be corrected), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognizes when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, without solving the problem.
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Sees details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.